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Peer reviewedKincey, John – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1981
Among obese females following a behavioral weight loss program, a measure of perceived personal control significantly predicted outcome. Internals achieved greater mean weight loss. The internal control orientation was associated with higher extraversion and self-acceptance, but neither of these other variables correlated with weight loss. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Dietetics, Females, Followup Studies
